Peanut brittle is a holiday must-have and this recipe for the crunchiest peanut brittle around is sure to be an instant classic. This is one snack that’s great for everyone- you’ll love it because it’s super simple, and your kids will love it because it’s ooey-gooey to make and fun to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Mix and set aside the butter and soda.
- In a large pan, mix and boil the sugar, water,and syrup to hardball stage (254 degrees F).
- Add peanuts and stir continuously until mixture turns yellow (not amber) about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add butter mixture and vanilla.
- Pour batch onto greased cookie sheet.
- Pat to desired thickness with the back of a spoon.
- Cool and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container.
